Description
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a mouthwatering dish that brings together succulent shrimp, creamy fettuccine, and a rich garlic butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a restaurant-quality meal that will impress family and friends alike. The combination of garlic, butter, and fresh lemon creates a savory sauce that beautifully enhances the shrimp’s natural sweetness. Whether served for dinner or as leftovers for lunch, this delightful pasta dish is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine
- 1 lb shrimp
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Juice and zest of ¼ lemon
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil and minced garlic; sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then add the shrimp; cook until opaque and pink (4-6 minutes).
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss cooked fettuccine into the skillet with the shrimp mixture until evenly coated.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg